Find out how popular the last name Pompilus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Pompilus.

Pompilus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Pompilus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pompilus in America

Pompilus is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pompilus surname appeared 238 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Pompilus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pompilus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Pompilus

The surname "POMPILUS" has its origins in ancient Rome, where it was derived from the Latin word "pompilius," which was a cognomen or a personal surname. This name is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "pompa," meaning "procession" or "parade," and may have been given to someone who was involved in organizing or leading such events.

The earliest recorded use of the name Pompilus dates back to the 8th century BC, when it was mentioned in the writings of the Roman historian Titus Livius (Livy). Livy referred to Numa Pompilius, the legendary second king of Rome, who reigned from 717 to 673 BC. According to Roman tradition, Numa Pompilius was a Sabine who was elected king after the death of Romulus, the founder of Rome.

During the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire, the name Pompilus was relatively common among Roman citizens, particularly those from the upper classes. It appears in various inscriptions, legal documents, and literary works from that period. One notable example is Gaius Pompilius Andronicus, a Roman playwright and scholar who lived in the 3rd century BC and is considered the founder of Roman drama.

In the Middle Ages, the name Pompilus continued to be used, primarily in Italy and other parts of Europe that were influenced by Roman culture. One notable figure was Pompilius Laetus, an Italian humanist and scholar who lived in the 15th century and was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature.

Another significant individual with the surname Pompilus was René Pompilus, a French colonist and explorer who lived in the 17th century. He was one of the first Europeans to establish a settlement on the Caribbean island of Saint Kitts, which was then known as St. Christopher.

In more recent history, the name Pompilus has been associated with several notable individuals, including Pompilus Smit, a Dutch painter and engraver who lived in the 18th century, and Pompilus Wollweber, a German labor leader and communist activist who played a significant role in the resistance against Nazi Germany during World War II.

While the surname Pompilus is relatively uncommon today, it can still be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with strong historical connections to the Roman Empire or its cultural influence, such as Italy, France, and other parts of Europe, as well as in regions that were once part of the French or Dutch colonial empires.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pompilus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Pompilus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Pompilus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Pompilus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Pompilus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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